Global Customs Compliance Expert

Expeditors International; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Holiday

Sick Time

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Development

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support and ensure compliance with applicable customs laws and internal policies across brokerage operations. The role acts as a compliance and support function, contributing to consistent, efficient, and compliant customs processes within the assigned scope.

You will review declarations, identify errors, risks and corrective actions; monitor risk areas; collaborate with operations and other stakeholders; and support internal audits

Qualifications

• Degree or formal training in customs (preferred).
• Relevant experience in customs operations or compliance.
• Good understanding of customs regulations, procedures.
• Proficiency in English; local language skills desirable.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customs laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Review customs declarations and identify errors, risks and corrective actions.
• Support post-entry activities including amendments and corrections.
• Monitor key risk areas (e.g. transit discharge, export confirmation, temporary storage).
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high- risk customs cases.
• Provide guidance and support to operations on customs compliance matters.
• Support implementation of customs compliance initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, product teams and other stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication with customs authorities and other governmental agencies when required.
• Support internal audits and compliance controls.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Degree or formal training in customs

Job description

Expeditors International is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support and ensure compliance with applicable customs laws and internal policies across brokerage operations. The role acts as a compliance and support function, contributing to consistent, efficient, and compliant customs processes within the assigned scope.

You will review declarations, identify errors, risks and corrective actions; monitor risk areas; collaborate with operations and other stakeholders; and support internal audits